Across the UK thousands of Home-Start
volunteers visit families at home each
week, supporting parents in situations
as diverse as isolation, bereavement,
multiple births, illness, disability or
who are just finding parenting a struggle.
They provide non-judgemental practical
and emotional support and help build
the family’s confidence and ability to
cope. Home-Start runs more services
and has more volunteers supporting more
families than any other family support
charity in the UK.

A guide to some of the support services Home-Start provides for families:

*A volunteer with parenting experience who offers tailor-made one-to one home visiting.

*Support regularly – usually on a weekly basis.

*Emotional support to help parents find ways to manage and resolve problems.

*Direct support to children, including playing, listening, having fun, establishing feeding routines, encouraging development and providing opportunities for outings and treats.